Vocabulary #2: The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain

The concept of time travel presents a ___________, as altering the past could potentially change the future.

Kellogs needs to __________ their production process to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Isobel continues to ________ her skills in painting by practicing daily.

The ___________ January weather has made a lot of people get sick.

Attention to detail is a ___________ of C'Santos craftsmanship, evident in every piece they produce.

The venom of this snake species is lethal and can cause death within minutes if not treated promptly.

• general inference/logic

• explanation

• synonym

• cause & effect

They used a special type of fiberglass to insulate the attic, which helps to protect spaces against cold.

• general inference/logic

• explanation

• example

• antonym

Cockroaches are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in various environments and conditions.

• example

• antonym

• synonym

• general inference

Children are dependent, or reliant, on their parents for guidance and support as they grow.

• antonym

• example

• synonym

• punctuation

Excessive logging in the area has caused the forest's resources to deplete rapidly, the contrary of increasing.

• general inference/logic

• antonym/contrast

• list or example

• punctuation